Call for Abstracts and Moderators

The General Section Program Committee is pleased to announce the official call for abstracts and workshop proposals for the 79th AAFS Annual Scientific Conference! We invite high-quality submissions relevant to the forensic science community under this year's theme: Around the World and Beyond. This year, we are highlighting both global collaboration and the exciting, expanding role of forensic science in space exploration.

Key Information and Deadlines
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026
Presentation Types: Workshops, Oral Presentations, Poster Presentations, Case Breaks, and Luncheons
How to Submit: Abstract Submission | American Academy of Forensic Sciences 

Call for Session Moderators
We are also seeking session moderators to help facilitate our scientific sessions (held Thursday and Friday during the conference). There are 32 spots available for those interested in a chance to moderate during the scientific sessions, with openings for 16 moderators and 16 co-moderators. The role requires serving a brief 1.5 to 2-hour block on Thursday, February 18, or Friday, February 19, 2027. Participating in this role can be used to meet promotion criteria for the General Section.

If you are interested in serving as a moderator, please fill out the Google form at https://forms.gle/wymWrvw2Eya596T56. 

Questions?
We look forward to receiving your innovative proposals! If you have any questions regarding workshops or scientific session submissions, please feel free to reach out to Cait Porterfield (cporterfield@uco.edu). 

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing your submissions for the 2027 conference!